By Doug La Rocque
The Town of Hoosick’s Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO), Lloyd Moses, has resigned, effective September 1, although he is working one day a week to help the Town out. At the Town Board meeting on Monday, September 12, Town Supervisor Mark Surdam indicated he recently received two applications but is not sure either applicant has State certification.
The CEO position is currently part-time, but after some discussion, the Board members voted to change it to a full-time appointment. They cited the ever-increasing workload and their belief it might help with employee retention. The post currently pays $25,000, with the Board suggesting a full-time salary of $30-$40,000, depending on the appointee’s current level of qualification. To make the CEO full-time, the Board would have to change the job description and make a budget modification.
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There is another job looking to be filled: that of a Winter Ice Skating Rink Manager. This position involves working nights and evenings (sometimes until 3 am) maintaining the rink and ice surface. Contact the Town Office if interested. Councilman Bill Hanselman said the rink is still plagued with a leaking roof and occasional flooding after heavy rains. The Board agreed it is something they need to work on to be ready for the coming winter season.
Routine Business
The rest of the meeting went quickly and smoothly, with most of the business dealing with updates. Town Historian Rick Ferrannini talked about plans to install a number of interpretive signs at various places around the Town and the Village.
The Summer Recreation Program went very smoothly and was well attended. Same was said about the Swim Program. The cover has been placed on the pool but is in need of some repair. The Highway Department has gone back to five-day, eight-hour shifts. Assessor Tony Rice says the revaluation update is moving along. The Town has sent in a letter of support to the Rensselaer County IDA for i3 Imaging’s plans to set up shop at 1 Mechanic Street. If you have questions about the Hoosick Class PFOA Class Action Suit (not brought by the Town), please contact Faraci Lange, LLP at 585-325-5150 or 585-399-6035.
The Board members set a workshop on the Zoning Law Re-write for Tuesday, October 18 at 6 pm. There is still no final word on the $925,000 State and Municipal Facilities grant request. The Board hopes to use some of this money for repairs to the basketball court surface. It was announced at this meeting that the lighting upgrade has been completed. The Capital District Transportation Committee has sent out bid requests for the Road Asset Management Scope of Work Draft, returnable by October 5.
Work is progressing on signage to help combat illegal dumping on Town roads and the Gooding Farm at 22420 State Route 22 has officially been named a State Historic Site.
Wendy Larson was appointed to the Hoosick Housing Authority Board and Garry Sussman to the Zoning Board of Appeals.